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... father , they were interdicted every communica- tion with their mother and aunt , until the trial was concluded . In the cruel alternative of being depriv ed of their presence , or of depriving the queen and his sister of their innocent ...
... father , they were interdicted every communica- tion with their mother and aunt , until the trial was concluded . In the cruel alternative of being depriv ed of their presence , or of depriving the queen and his sister of their innocent ...
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... and even you ought to attend it . But diplomatic discussions will not snatch me from my impending fate . I experi- ence cruelly the truth of what my father often repeat- ed to me , that kings had no friends , 40 THE MAGDALEN.
... and even you ought to attend it . But diplomatic discussions will not snatch me from my impending fate . I experi- ence cruelly the truth of what my father often repeat- ed to me , that kings had no friends , 40 THE MAGDALEN.
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... father be a bad king ? This remark excited tears from Louis . Mine flowed abundantly , and bedewed the hands of the lovely and unfortunate child . You cry , said this charming boy , as he leaped on his father's knee , and wiped his eyes ...
... father be a bad king ? This remark excited tears from Louis . Mine flowed abundantly , and bedewed the hands of the lovely and unfortunate child . You cry , said this charming boy , as he leaped on his father's knee , and wiped his eyes ...
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... father left him the last and most unequivocal marks of his tenderness , in presence of the most re spectable man and the most sincere of friends , I should blush to copy a praise I so little deserve , if it were not still more ...
... father left him the last and most unequivocal marks of his tenderness , in presence of the most re spectable man and the most sincere of friends , I should blush to copy a praise I so little deserve , if it were not still more ...
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... father , who finds a solace in your love , be as happy as I have been unfortunate , it is the constant wish , the last prayer of your loving father . " " In the tower of the Temple , Dec. 15 , 1792 . ( Signed ) " Louis . " The reading ...
... father , who finds a solace in your love , be as happy as I have been unfortunate , it is the constant wish , the last prayer of your loving father . " " In the tower of the Temple , Dec. 15 , 1792 . ( Signed ) " Louis . " The reading ...
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